The course essentially owes its inception to David Gant, the former owner of neighboring wine farm Lourensford. When a Pretoria-based property company sought to develop a high density suburb extension of Somerset West in 1998, Gant worried about the historic wineries and nature reserve that bordered the property. He proceeded to purchase the farm himself and invited celebrated South African conservationist Ian Player to survey the area, who in turn suggested that he consult with his brother, Gary, about the development of a residential golf estate.
Today this world-renowned par-72 championship course offers some of the country’s most challenging and spectacular holes. Erinvale played host to the World Cup of Golf in 1996 and the SAA Open in 2005 and remains highly-regarded by industry professionals. Its proximity to Cape Town and the captivating Cape wine region scores the estate as a fantastic holidaymaker’s destination. The three wine farms immediately surrounding Erinvale – Vergelegen, Lourensford and Morgenster – each offers its own unique drawing card, from award-winning olive products to master chocolatiers.
Course Type
Parkland
Course Designer
Gary Player
Course Length
5892m
Hole
18
Par
72